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Reversing ban, Amsterdam concert hall to host IDF chief cantor at private Hanukkah events

Following backlash over a decision to bar Lt. Col. Shai Abramson from performing, Concertgebouw reaches compromise with Jewish leaders; public event to proceed without military cantor, while closed Hanukkah concerts will feature him as planned

Shilo Freid | 11.12.25

Amsterdam concert hall cancels Hanukkah show over IDF cantor’s participation

The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam axes its annual Hanukkah concert after organizers insisted IDF Chief Cantor Lt. Col. Shai Abramson perform; Jewish leaders condemn move as discriminatory amid rising hostility toward Israelis

Shilo Freid | 11.03.25

Amsterdam declares Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘unwelcome’ in city

Dutch capital bans Maccabi Tel Aviv from the city, citing fan violence and alleged support for 'genocide,' sparking backlash over accusations of antisemitism

Ynet | 09.23.25

Amsterdam mayor to issue historic apology for city's wartime persecution of Jews

Mayor Femke Halsema will formally apologize to Amsterdam’s Jewish community for the city's collaboration in Nazi persecution during WWII; The municipality will also allocate €25 million toward cultural and social initiatives, aiming to strengthen and support Jewish life in Amsterdam

Yogev Israeli | 04.15.25

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans begin receiving compensation after Amsterdam attacks

Victims of the November 2024 Amsterdam riots receive initial compensation from Dutch fund; legal teams pursue justice for Israeli soccer fans assaulted in racially motivated attacks

Nadav Zenziper | 04.09.25

בוגרי אוניברסיטת אמסטרדם שהחזירו תעודות במחאה על ניתוק הקשר עם ישראל

Amsterdam University alumni return diplomas in protest of anti-Israel decision

50 alumni, including non-Jews, return diplomas to protest severing of ties with Hebrew University; Dutch-Iranian author Keyvan Shahbazi slams move, saying institution 'surrendered to terror' and praises Hebrew U's research

Itamar Eichner | 03.29.25

Up to 6 months jail: First convictions handed down in attack on Israeli fans in Amsterdam

5 convicted for attacking Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after Europa League match; sentences range from community service to six months in jail; court cites coordinated violence and incitement targeting Israelis

Ynet correspondents | 12.24.24

תמונות החשודים כפי שהוצגו בסדרת הטלוויזיה

Amsterdam violence after soccer match 'was not one-sided' report finds

Investigative report examines the roles of antisemitism, Israeli nationalism and Gaza-related tensions; says attacks on Israelis were not a coordinated event and may have been a reaction to an Israeli demonstration the previous day

Ynet | 12.19.24

After lynch on soccer fans, Amsterdam’s popularity among Israeli tourists declines

Last winter, Amsterdam ranked 11th among Israelis' top Christmas destinations; following violent attack, Dutch capital tumbles down list; gere are the 10 most popular destinations for Israelis this Christmas season

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.18.24

הולנד אמסטרדם משטרה עוצרת מפגינים פרו פלסטינים ב כיכר דאם 3 ימים אחרי הפרעות נגד אוהדי מכבי תל אביב

Israeli soccer fans take legal action after Amsterdam attacks

The Lawfare Project now represents 47 victims and urges others to join; lawsuit aims to hold perpetrators accountable and combat the rising tide of global antisemitism

Netael Bandel | 12.15.24

'We will tear the Jews apart': Day 2 of trial of antisemitic attackers in Amsterdam

Two more attackers take the stand in the Netherlands - one suspected of aiding and abetting violence by 'distributing information and videos via social media,' and the other of participating in violent attacks on Dam Square

Ynet Sports | 12.12.24

Trial of 5 who attacked Maccabi Tel Aviv fan after match in Amsterdam begins in Netherlands

Suspects, ages 19 to 32, are accused of acts of 'violence against the public' and other crimes after Amsterdam soccer match; Two additional suspects to be held for trial later in week

Ynet | 12.11.24

Amsterdam mayor says can't protect 'pro-Jewish protesters'

Femke Halsema shoots down pro-Israel groups organizing rally denouncing antisemitism in the country in central location, citing security concerns

Ynetnews | 11.27.24

הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות מול מוזיאון השואה נגד ביקור יצחק הרצוג באמסטרדם, הולנד

My encounter with an Italian antisemite highlights Europe's growing hatred

Opinion: A pleasant conversation that took a turn for the worse revealed antisemitic stereotypes fueling Europe’s rising hate; the Amsterdam pogrom underscores the alarming normalization of antisemitism driven by misinformation and extremism

Amine Ayoub | 11.24.24

Amsterdam mayor says violence against Israeli soccer fans was not 'pogrom'

Mayor says term used by Israeli government is 'propaganda'; Says she was under international pressure immediately following the attacks on Israeli soccer fans and 'spoke before we had data about the conduct of the Israelis'

ynet sport | 11.18.24